StandardAero — Augusta, Georgia
Estimated salary for Commercial Pilots (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $84,540–$190,440 per year, median $123,220. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Lead Licensed Mechanic, Hawker Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks. Working in our Augusta, GA Business Aviation MRO, this Lead Mechanic will serve on a team dedicated to Textron Hawker maintenance. This Team Lead will be responsible for covering the duties of the Crew Chief in their absence, as well as mentoring, scheduling, and developing a team of technicians and mechanics. What You’ll Do: • Lead and supervise a crew to ensure high performance and adherence to safety standards. • Monitor hours charged to jobs to assure cost control and approve technicians’ time on tasks. • Appraise crew members and recommend salary and status changes, recognizing achievements and administering discipline when necessary. • Pre-plan work scope and action plans for incoming jobs, including ordering parts as needed. • Deploy resources and assign tasks to crew members efficiently. • Uses hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, and engine calibration test equipment. • Implement all paperwork related to job orders and conduct a final review of work order documentation before submitting for quality assurance. • Monitor progressive sign-offs to ensure all tasks are completed satisfactorily. • Serve as a technical expert on assigned fleet types, performing hands-on maintenance as necessary.
Position Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed A&P Mechanic • Minimum 2 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on Hawker aircraft • Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience in an MRO environment • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Characteristics: • 10+ years of experience as an A&P Mechanic • Experience performing heavy maintenance on Hawker 400, 900, 4000. • Proven ability to interact with and resolve customer concerns • Experience in heavy and light maintenance, service bulletins, and troubleshooting • Strong team-building, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Benefits that make life better: • Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Eligible • 401(k) with a 5 company match, immediately vested. • Paid Time Off accrued starting on day one • Quarterly Bonus opportunities • Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life & AD&D Insurance • Career development and cross-training opportunities
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Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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